Junior Economist

iCatalyst•McLean, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

iCatalyst, Inc. is a mission-focused professional services and technology company that supports federal clients in delivering high-quality analytical, programmatic, and operational solutions. Since 2007, they have partnered with Government and commercial organizations to improve decision-making, strengthen program execution, and support complex compliance, reporting, and management requirements. Their work is grounded in agility, quality, security, and accountability, supported by their CMMI ML 3 DEV framework and certifications in ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022. They bring experience in program support, data analysis, process improvement, knowledge management, and technical and analytical services that help clients manage complex requirements, improve operational efficiency, and deliver reliable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Junior Economist to join their team to support their client.

Requirements

Must live in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area to be considered.
Public Trust Clearance - Due to federal clearance requirements for this position, only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible. Candidates with visa sponsorship —now or in the future—are not eligible for this clearance.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to review, organize, and interpret financial, regulatory, legislative, and programmatic information.
Experience developing clear, accurate, and well-structured reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, records, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting data validation, records maintenance, and quality control processes.
Ability to identify trends, discrepancies, anomalies, and emerging issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work effectively with internal team members and government stakeholders.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience supporting economic, financial, business, compliance, policy, regulatory, or analytical functions.
Experience conducting research, analyzing data, maintaining structured records, and supporting written analytical products.
Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting government, regulatory, or compliance-focused programs.
Experience working with state or local government data, financial compliance data, or revenue-related analysis.

Responsibilities

Identify and track current and prospective state and local jurisdictions that assess and collect aviation fuel taxes, including methods of assessment, collection, and utilization of aviation fuel tax proceeds.
Review and monitor action plans and corrective action plans submitted by taxing jurisdictions regarding aviation fuel tax revenue compliance.
Support the development of quarterly and annual summary reports for aviation fuel tax revenue collection activities and findings.
Assist in the development and maintenance of submission templates, review methodologies, and records to ensure information is accurate, reliable, and available for the duration of support.
Analyze available information to help identify trends and emerging risks related to aviation fuel tax revenue assessment, collection, and use, including potential legal, regulatory, or legislative changes.
Document methods of tax assessment, enabling legislation, collection amounts, and the use or allocation of aviation fuel tax revenues by each taxing jurisdiction.
Support development of a knowledge management SharePoint site for data collection and document repository purposes by recommending content and participating in requirements development activities.
Ensure content prepared for publication is Section 508 compliant and suitable for use in government reporting and repository environments.
Use reporting and tracking repositories to organize relevant jurisdictions, action plans, and compliance status information.
Perform validation checks and support standardized data entry protocols to help maintain data integrity within aviation fuel tax program records and databases.
Identify, document, and elevate discrepancies or anomalies in reported data and support development of recommendations for corrective action.
Support preparation of written analyses, briefing materials, and other program documentation in response to the Program Office and government direction.
Collaborate with internal team members and government stakeholders to support consistent analytical methods, accurate documentation, and timely deliverables across assigned tasks.
Assist with other support tasks as needed.